Böheimkirchen: population and statistics
Böheimkirchen has a population of 5,306 (2026) across 45.5 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 246 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,306 residents
- 45.5 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 243 m
Böheimkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Böheimkirchen ranks No. 65 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,374 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchstetten, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Pölten (60,112 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Böheimkirchen over time
Böheimkirchen had 5,043 residents in 2016 and 5,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,121 |
| 2022 | 5,116 |
| 2023 | 5,132 |
| 2024 | 5,243 |
| 2025 | 5,294 |
| 2026 | 5,306 |
All indicators for Böheimkirchen
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 634 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,354 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 242 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 417 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 265 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 477 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 264 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,061 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 658 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 193 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 322 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 720 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 239 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,944 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 289 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,045 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 211 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 285 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 840 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,493 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 254 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Böheimkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 637 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Böheimkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Böheimkirchen
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Böheimkirchen?
Böheimkirchen has 5,306 residents (2026), ranking 246 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Böheimkirchen?
Böheimkirchen covers 45.5 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Böheimkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Böheimkirchen went from 5,043 to 5,306, a change of +5.2%.
Where is Böheimkirchen?
Böheimkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.198, longitude 15.762.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Böheimkirchen?
In Böheimkirchen, “Active trade licences” stands at 658 (2026), ranking 193 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Böheimkirchen?
In Böheimkirchen, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 3,045 (2024), ranking 211 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Böheimkirchen?
In Böheimkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Böheimkirchen?
The nearest to Böheimkirchen are Kirchstetten (4.3 km), Kasten bei Böheimkirchen (5.5 km), Kapelln (6.7 km), Perschling (7.5 km), Pyhra (7.9 km).